Manitoba Pharmacy Jurisprudence Practice Exam

Who is responsible for ensuring the appropriate destruction of patient records at a pharmacy?

1. Licensed pharmacist

2. Pharmacy technician

3. External storage company

4. All pharmacy staff

The correct answer is: Licensed pharmacist

A registered pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the appropriate destruction of patient records at a pharmacy. This is because pharmacists are trained and certified healthcare professionals who are held responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy. While pharmacy technicians also play a role in handling patient records, they do not have the same level of training and certification as pharmacists. External storage companies may be used for document disposal, but ultimately the pharmacist is responsible for ensuring proper destruction. All pharmacy staff have a duty to handle patient records with care, but only the licensed pharmacist is held accountable for their appropriate destruction.